Please excuse me but this will be a bit lengthy. Have (I think) solved all of a local crossword, but for the last one.
5D Curses (9) I have E?E?R?T?S [The answer can be 1,8; 2,7;3,6;4,5 or vice versa and can be all 9 letters]
I will explain where the letters come from; if you have enough energy to stay with me.
Known letters
First letter -E Efficient (9) I have Effective.
2nd letter -E Product made from cacao beans (9) I have Chocolate
3rd letter - R Garments worn next to the skin (9) I have Uwear
4th letter - T Person of quiet shy personality (9) I have Introvert
5th letter - S Native of Etruria (9) I have Etruscans (only because it is 9 letters!
Hope the above helps; for try as I might, I cannot come up with an answer t 5Down. Any help will be greatly appreciated.